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Engineer by Day, Culinary Champion by Night: OCC Student Wins National Title – and a Coveted NYC Culinary Scholarship
Oakland Community College Hospitality Management student Aaron Brown of Farmington Hills took first place at the Restaurant Service competition hosted by SkillsUSA in Atlanta, GA, this summer. His win also earned him a full-tuition scholarship to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA)...
OCC Math League Multiplies Success: Earns #1 in Midwest, Top 10 in U.S.
Oakland Community College is proving once again that it adds up to excellence—ranking #1 in the Midwest and Top 10 nationwide in a prestigious annual math competition.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Student Shines at OCC
A story of transformation and growth As Vice-President of Leadership for OCC’s Phi Theta Kappa’s (PTK) honor chapter, Ayisha Sabahat has found more than academic recognition—she's found a place to grow, lead and connect.
OCC Retirees Help Preserve College’s Rich History
OCC retiree Dennis Fiems walked around tables lined with archived photos of campus events, buildings and employees before spotting a familiar face in one of the photos. The charter faculty member recognized Richard Thompson, OCC’s sixth chancellor, who served from 1996 to 2003.
A Community College Student’s Path to Stanford University
Exceptional students come in many forms, and college and university professors have met their fair share. And sometimes a community college is just what a high-achieving, young intellect needs to mature and prepare for a large, competitive university.
OCC Continues Involvement in Oakland County Community Events This Summer
While students are taking classes at OCC this summer, the College is also actively involved in many community events.
OCC Awarded Reconnect Community Action Grant to Boost Adult Enrollment and Workforce Readiness
New grant dollars will be used to expand and strengthen outreach and workforce alignment with Oakland County's Oakland80 Navigator community services.
Discover Art Outdoors: DIA’s Inside|Out Returns to OCC Campuses
Oakland Community College (OCC) and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) renewed their annual partnership to bring free art experiences to our community with the museum’s popular Inside|Out program. Now in its sixth year, the latest collection features 15 high-quality reproductions showcasing a...
OCC Student Receives $7,000 Social Innovation Challenge Award to Support Kinship Caregivers
OCC mental health and social work student Lisa Bica Grodsky turns her passion into action with a new Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency respite care program for underserved caregivers.
Celebrating Pride at OCC
Oakland Community College (OCC) invites students, faculty, staff and community members to engage in Pride Month through educational programming that reflects the College’s commitment to academic freedom, critical inquiry and respectful dialogue.